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Connect and share in real-time with educators from around the state or visit our library of on-demand webinars to grow your professional toolkit on your schedule.

Illinois educators can earn up to 1 PD credit hour for live attendance, making this a quick and easy way to fit certified learning into your busy week.

Featured Webinar

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Resilience & Technology: Leading through Change

| Free

This interactive session will explore how education leaders have adapted to past technology shifts and provide practical strategies for tackling today’s digital challenges, from AI in student work to misinformation.

Jordan Meagher
Jordan Meagher
Account Executive, The Social Institute

Upcoming Webinars

All webinars are recorded and shared on our YouTube channel

Successfully Navigating your Chrome Device Refresh in 2026

| Free

Tune in for a timely look at the current state of the Chrome device market, with insights into inventory availability and comments on pricing stability, procurement options, and best practices for protecting your device investments.

Resilience & Technology: Leading through Change

| Free

This interactive session will explore how education leaders have adapted to past technology shifts and provide practical strategies for tackling today’s digital challenges, from AI in student work to misinformation.

Jordan Meagher
Jordan Meagher
Account Executive, The Social Institute

micro:bit 101 (CS Spring Series)

| Free

Eager to try out a micro:bit in your classroom? Learn the basics + discover how these little tools are perfect for re-engaging students with hands-on puzzles, just as that “spring fever” starts to kick in.

Emily Pool
Emily Pool
CS & STEM Professional Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center

Spring into Action! Projects with micro:bits (CS Spring Series)

| Free

Looking for a way to keep your students focused as the weather warms up? Join us for this “make-n-take” session where we’ll dive into hands-on micro:bit projects that bridge the gap between core content and computing.

Emily Pool
Emily Pool
CS & STEM Professional Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center

1 in 5 Students Struggle with Reading

| Free

This short, practical webinar explores the cognitive foundations of literacy and how schools can better support students with dyslexia, ADHD profiles, and persistent reading difficulties

Paul Howard
Paul Howard
Head of Growth, Neuralign USA

From Consumers to Creators: Demystifying CS with Code.org! (CS Spring Series)

| Free

From high-energy activities to brain-bending puzzles, we’re digging into Code.org activities so engaging that students won’t even realize they’re learning (and building real persistence along the way).

Emily Pool
Emily Pool
CS & STEM Professional Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center

Creating and Demystifying AI with micro:bits (CS Spring Series)

| Free

AI feels like magic, but it’s actually a science your students can master. Shake off spring fever and join us to see how the new micro:bit Create AI tool turns complex concepts into hands-on play.

Emily Pool
Emily Pool
CS & STEM Professional Learning Specialist, Learning Technology Center

Visuals Impact Learning: Make Digital Materials More Engaging to the Brain

| Free

Dive into practical, actionable tips for making digital materials more comprehensible and accessible for all learners + explore the brain science behind effective digital teaching materials.

Kelli Lane
Kelli Lane
Technology Coach, West Northfield SD 31

On-Demand Webinars

Full webinar recordings can be viewed at any time on our YouTube channel.

AI for Everyone: Empowering AI through Instructional Technology Coaching

Feb 19, 2026
Free

Curious about AI but not sure how it fits into your school? This beginner-friendly session for teachers and administrators illuminates AI’s potential uses in teaching and learning + how instructional coaching can support it.

Elizabeth Radunz
Elizabeth Radunz
Lead Instructional Technology Coach, Learning Technology Center
Legal Issues

School Law Update: Edtech Trends You Need to Know Going into 2026

Dec 3, 2025
Free

K-12 SCHOOL LEADERS: hear from an edtech law expert as he explores these critical updates and offers insights on edtech trends that may impact how your school plans and operates in the coming year.

Brandon K. Wright
Brandon K. Wright
Attorney, Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller Ltd.

Turn Any Document into a Student Favorite with Kami

Nov 18, 2025
Free

Discover how this teacher-favorite tool can make any document interactive and more accessible for students while boosting comprehension, fostering creativity, and providing differentiated support.

Avra Robinson
Avra Robinson
Teaching & Learning Coordinator, Kami
Digital Citizenship

Digital Resources for Real-World Skills with EVERFI

Oct 21, 2025
Free

Today’s learners need real world skills like managing money, exploring careers, and navigating wellness. Tune in to discover free resources for bringing these crucial topics to life.

Darren Scott
Darren Scott
Senior Implementation Specialist, EVERFI
Computer Science (CS)

The Thinker’s Toolkit: Computational Thinking & CS for Every Classroom

Oct 15, 2025
Free

Computational thinking has a place in every content area. Tune in for strategies that help students break down problems, spot patterns, and approach new challenges with greater confidence.

Sarah Phelps
Sarah Phelps
Director, Computer Science and STEM, Learning Technology Center
Google

Google for Education Updates You Don’t Want to Miss

Oct 14, 2025
Free

Gemini in Google Classroom, account updates, and the brand-new Google Vids. Tune in to discover what they are and how to use them to plan lessons, engage students, or streamline your workflow.

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Edtech Power Hour! Quick Wins with Non-AI Tools

Sep 17, 2025
Free

This fast-paced session is packed with actionable tips and classroom-ready strategies to help you spark engagement, streamline your workflow, and bring student projects to life—no algorithms required.

Matt Sherrill
Matt Sherrill
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | East Central Region, Learning Technology Center
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Edtech Power Hour! AI Tools for Back-to-School

Sep 11, 2025
Free

In this lightning-round session, uncover simple, effective ways to boost your creativity, save time, and support your students using Canva, Brisk, and NotebookLM.

Eric Santos
Eric Santos
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Chicagoland, Learning Technology Center
Leadership

School Law Update: Edtech during the 2025-26 School Year

May 20, 2025
Free

School leaders – get up to speed on the latest state and federal school law developments so that you can confidently plan for the school year ahead.

Brandon K. Wright
Brandon K. Wright
Attorney, Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller Ltd.
Accessibility

One Size Does Not Fit All: Resources to Support UDL

Apr 22, 2025
Free

Discover powerful, easy-to-use online tools and resources that bring Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to life in your reading, writing, and math classroom.

Jennifer Skalitzky
Jennifer Skalitzky
Assistive Technology Facilitator, Infinitec